Although the Longhorns lost to BR, Payson retained the No. 5 state ranking held for the past two weeks.

Blue Ridge is ranked No. 1, Coolidge (5-1) is second and Winslow (7-1) third. At 6-2, Round Valley is fourth-ranked.

Following the showdown against Round Valley, the Horns wrap up the season Oct. 28 in Show Low.

If Payson can finish either first or second in the final East standings, the Horns would open state play Nov. 4 at home. If the Horns fall to either third or fourth, the team must travel to the home site of a higher seed.